Matthew Weiss, a former coach associated with the University of Michigan and Baltimore Ravens, has pleaded not guilty to 24 counts relating to unauthorized access of personal accounts belonging to NCAA student athletes. Prosecutors allege that Weiss targeted specific female athletes over several years to access intimate photos and videos. Released on bond but with restricted internet access and other conditions, Weiss was fired by the University of Michigan following an internal investigation in January 2023. Civil suits have been filed against him by former student athletes related to the allegations.
Matthew Weiss, a former University of Michigan and Baltimore Ravens assistant coach, pleaded not guilty to charges of unauthorized computer access and identity theft.
Prosecutors allege Weiss engaged in a multiyear effort to access personal accounts of NCAA student athletes, focusing on specific females to obtain intimate photographs and videos.
Weiss has been ordered to surrender his passport and has restrictions placed on his internet use as part of his release conditions.
The university dismissed Weiss from his position after revelations of his inappropriate access to student athletes' accounts were brought to light.
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